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Broxburn

Janet Cooper 01506 855832 janetc13@hotmail.com Stop smoking Drop-In Session Strathbrock Partnership Centre 5pm - 6pm Broxburn & Uphall Christmas Events The main events will take place on Saturday, December 8 with a Christmas Market in the old Scotmid store, Santa’s Grotto (with face painters and balloon modelling) in Broxburn Parish Church Hall, Christmas Tree Lights switch on at Broxburn (outside old Library building) and Christmas Tree Lights switch on at School Place, Uphall. The Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society will also be running Santa boat trips on the Union Canal during December (weather permitting). All trips must be pre-booked, tickets can be booked at the Canal Societies Facebook page or at Eventbrite. More information can be found at www.buta.org.uk/news1.htm Gentle Health Walk Meet at Broxburn Strathbrock Centre every Wednesday from 10am. All welcome to come along. Bridge 19-40 Union Canal Society - We are registered charity and are all volunteers. The ever popular Santa Boat Trips will run again this December. Departing from Port Buchan in Broxburn, we’ll cruise along the Union Canal on narrowboat “Bluebell” looking for Santa. If we sing Jingle Bells loudly enough he may spot our boat and come on board to say hello. Fun and refreshments for everyone and a present from Santa for the children. Choose from the following dates: Saturday December 15 and Sunday, December 16. Four trips each day at: 11am, 12 noon, 1pm or 2pm. Maximum 12 passengers per trip. Tickets are bookable online using this link: https:// www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/santa-boattrip-on-the-union-canal-tickets51543592272?aff=ebapi Contact us via our facebook page or email: events@bridge19-40.co.uk Broxburn Community Council bridges the gap between West Lothian Council and our local community. Our primary purpose is to find out your opinions & needs and then to make the council and other public bodies aware of these. Our meetings are open to every resident in Broxburn and we extend a warm welcome to those who attend. We meet on the last Monday of every month (except July & December) in the Old Town Centre in Broxburn at 7pm. Email us at chair@broxburncc.org.uk Broxburn Girls Brigade Held at Broxburn Parish Church Explorers: P1-3 from 7-8pm; Juniors: P4-7 from 7-8.30pm; Brigaders S1+ from 7-8.30pm. We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday evening! Craft Cuppa Are a small group of crafters who meet on Saturday afternoons 1pm-3pm in Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Community Wing entrance B. Come along to share expertise, have a natter and a cuppa. For more information please email craftycuppaclub@mail.com or just come along. Macmillan @ Strathbrock Partnership Centre Cancer Information and Support Service-Our service offers anyone affected by cancer access to information and support and welcomes visitors with a friendly smile and a listening ear. You may have cancer yourself, be a relative, friend or carer of someone with cancer, or maybe you just want to find out more about cancer. We provide: A free and confidential drop in support service, time to talk in a relaxed atmosphere, help to access benefits and financial advice, access to counselling provided by Cancer Support Scotland, links to other relevant local organisations, leaflets and books on cancer topics and help to access quality access quality internet sites for cancer information and support. Our service can be found in Strathbrock Partnership Centre, 189A West Main St, Broxburn EH52 5LH –. Telephone 01506 283053 or email MacmillanWestLothian@westlothian.gov.uk for more information. Cancer Support Group meet every second Tuesday in Strathbrock Partnership 1pm-3pm in the Youth Room (enter through entrance adjacent to large blue container). This cancer support group is open to individuals touched by any type of cancer. The group has been formed to give parents, survivors and caregivers the support and strength to move forward together. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call Fiona Douglas on 01506 204813. Citizens Advice Bureau West Lo

thian Has an outreach project every Wednesday 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am at the Strathbrock Community Partnership Centre (Entrance B). We can help with problems such as benefits, debt, family and neighbour problems, consumer issues, employment, and tenancy issues. To book an appointment phone 01506 436132. Please note change of day and times.

Drop In to Weigh-and-Go Weigh2Go West Lothian is a free, weekly weigh-in service that provides help and support on losing weight. There is also information and signposting on what’s on in your area to help you maintain a healthy weight. No appointment is necessary just drop in. Sessions take place at Strathbrock Community Centre on Thursdays from 4pm - 5pm. For more information, contact the Health Improvement Team on 01506 775626 or email hit@westlothian.gov.uk.

Strathbrock Job Club Held every Thursday 2pm-4pm in Strathbrock Community Centre. A weekly drop-in available to jobseekers. Help with job search, create an up to date CV and completing online application forms.

Broxburn Art Group Meet in Strathbrock Community centre every Thursday from 9am – noon. New members are always welcome.

Broxburn Library Located within Strathbrock Partnership Centre, the library offers the full range of library services, including free access to public computers. Opening times are Monday & Tuesday 8.30am – 5pm, Wednesday 8.30am -3pm, Thursday 8.30am – 7pm, Friday 8.30am – 4pm & Saturday 9am -1pm. Book Club - This meets on the last Thursday of the month at 5.45pm. If you are interested in reading, meeting people and having a chat over a tea/coffee, then come along and join in. White Eagle Spiritualist Church On 11th December Elaine Hoggan and Jackie Colman will be the guest mediums at Broxburn’s White Eagle Spiritualist Church when they gives her demonstration of clairvoyance at the special Christmaa service which is our last meeting of this year. All welcome for a 7.30pm start at Broxburn Bowling Club, Longbyres off Station Road Broxburn EH52 5TF. Free admission, goodwill collection.

West Calder

Lorna Graham clovenford@yahoo.co.uk

Scout Christmas Post Let your local Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers deliver your local Christmas cards! Post yours Cards at: J&L Gillies (Butchers), Unique Hairdressers, East End, West Calder Library, West Kirk Church Hall, all in West Calder. Polbeth Harwood Church, Polbeth. Only 25p per card. Last Day of Post 17th December. Deliveries for: Addiewell, Polbeth and West Calder only. Please NO Outlying Areas

Friendship Cafe will be holding their Christmas Tea on Thursday 13th December 2018 from 1.30 to 4pm, in the Community Centre, Dixon Street West Calder. This year we have two Special Raffle Prizes, i.e. 1st prize: a large food hamper worth £40, 2nd prize: 1ltr bottle of Pink Gin. We will also have our usual raffle, so come along and join in the fun, you may be lucky. As always tickets are £2 and payment can be made at the door. Entertainment will be by Liz MacEwan so we will have some great music. We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on the day.

Evening of Christmas Music In the West Kirk of Calder on Friday 14th of December at 7 pm (The Concert lasts for lasts for 1 hour) more information next week. Harburn Players Presents Aladdin 12th to 15th December at Harburn Hall ( Just 5 mins drive from West Calder via B7008) Curtain up at 7.30pm Wed, Thur and Fri, 6pm on Sat Tickets available from: Isobel McChesney – i.mcchesney@btinternet.com / 01506 873032 OR contact us via Facebook – Harburn Players 2018 Pantomime Ticket Price £6 West Kirk of Calder Sunday morning worship starts at 9:45am to which all are warmly invited. Sunday Club welcomes all children from 3yrs to P7 for fun games and Bible adventures, there is also a crèche every Sunday for children under 3yrs of age. The Bible Class for older kids meets the second Sunday in every month, meeting first in the church at 9.45am. Everyone is very welcome to join us any Sunday and there is no age limit! Polbeth Harwood Church Sunday morning worship starts at 11:15am and all are warmly invited. JAM Club welcomes all children from 3yrs to P7 for fun games and Bible adventures, there is also a crèche every Sunday for children under 3yrs of age. For further information on both churches please visit us at west-kirkpolbethharwood.co.uk or follow us on Facebook both churches have their own Facebook page. A very warm welcome awaits Stewart Court Bingo There will be Bingo at Stewart On Monday at 2pm, Wednesday at 7pm. Wednesday & Friday at 3pm Tea & Chat, All welcome. Tuesday Club held in Stewart Court is at 2pm every Tuesday with entertainment followed by afternoon tea £1.50 Donation Everyone Welcome

Arts and Crafts Group Held at Stewart Court each Thursday at 2pm. With Tea, coffee and chat! All welcome.

Young at Heart Held within Stewart Court’s lounge from 6pm until 8pm each Tuesday. Tea, Coffee, Chat with various activities on offer. All Welcome. Friendship Café Meets on the third Thursday each month. The café meets in West Calder Community Centre from 1.30 to 3.30pm. Raffle tickets cost £1 per strip and tea/coffee plus a biscuit or two costs 50p. So please come along and bring your friends. Everyone is welcome. West Lothian Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on third Sunday of the month, 1.30pm - 3.30pm at West Calder Community Centre. Join us for support, information, friendship, talks, and outings. Roseberry Centre (a day centre that works closely with people within the community who lives with Dementia) at Polbeth Harwood Church Chapelton Terrace Polbeth. The day service opens three days per week Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday. There are two staff members Anne Marson Manager and Karon Sheridan Assistant West Calder Community Education

Centre Activities Monday – Friday Fitness Suite - 09:00 - 21:00, Monday - Friday Lunch Club -12pm. Monday - Thursday: Community Play Group - 9.00. Monday-Baby & Toddlers – 09.00. Youth Club (Girls Group) – 18.15. C.J. Dance – 18.30. Judo Club - 18.30. St. Andrew’s First Aid ( Youth) -18.30. Narcotics Anonymous - 18.30. Tuesday - The Douglas Method - 09.15. Generation Juke Box – 10.00.50 + Bowling - 10.15. Bee Happy Craft Group -12.00. 50+ Bowling -13:00. West Calder Public Band - 19.00. West Calder & Harburn Community Council – 19.00 (2nd Tues Monthly). Wednesday - Craft Activity Group -10.00. Art Class -13.30. The Douglas Method - 18.00. Taekwondo -18.15. Weightwatchers - 19.00. Judo Club -19.30. Thursday- Baby & Toddlers - 09.00, Friendship Café - 13.30 (3rd Thurs Monthly), Youth Club (Snr) -18:15.Friday- Seated Exercise Class -11.00, Adult Activity Group -12.45, CGL (Care, Grow, Live) West Lothian Assertive Outreach Service – 14.00, Taekwondo -18.00, Youth Club ( Junior) -18.15. Sunday- Fibromyalgia -13.30 (3rd Sunday of the Month)